by Margaret Jarrell | Dec 8, 2025 | Administration, Montessori
Megan Fremming, the Primary and Toddler Curriculum Coordinator at Montessori School of McLean, has turned the Voices in Montessori podcast into a professional development opportunity for her staff. Megan holds “podcast parties” once a month during lunchtime. She lets...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Jun 26, 2025 | Adolescents, Elementary, Leadership, Montessori, News, Primary, Toddler
All Heroes Need a ChampionWhy Educators Deserve Mentors, Too We often speak of educators as heroes—and rightly so. Committed to something far greater than themselves, educators bring both mind and heart to the sacred work of guiding young people through joy and...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | May 23, 2025 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori, Spirituality
Every educator deserves to be inspired, supported, and confident. Mentoring plays a key role in making that possible when folks are just beginning their journey as Lead Montessori Teachers. At the heart of truly effective mentoring is positivity. While skill-building,...
by Pamela Shanks | Jan 22, 2025 | Adolescents, Elementary, Montessori, Neurodiversity, Primary, Toddler
by Pamela Shanks, M.S. Ed. Montessori classroom-based interventions support development across ages, grade levels, and curricular areas. They are designed to be used by adults regardless of their knowledge, training or experience with inclusive or Montessori...
by Margaret Jarrell | Dec 19, 2024 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to reflect on an extraordinary year with Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning. Together, we advanced our mission to provide meaningful, high-quality resources to educators, leaders, and schools worldwide. Highlights from...
by Margaret Jarrell | Jul 10, 2024 | Montessori, Primary, Toddler
We asked Montessori Elders, “How do you support families in preparing their children for the new school year?” And here is what they said: From Anne in Portland, Oregon:”I send my families a welcome letter in June that includes a photo of my...
